US hostage Higgins confirmed dead

Title
US hostage Higgins confirmed dead
Genre
News report; Speech
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1989
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Duration
00:01:52
Description
Report on the conclusion of FBI forensic experts, from their investigation of the videotape released by his Lebanese captors, that the dead body shown is that of American hostage Colonel William Higgins. Cause of death has not been confirmed. Includes President George H. W. Bush saluting Higgins’ courage at a military ceremony. Male reporter not identified.
Contributors
George H. W. Bush
Keywords
USA; Deaths; Terrorism; Military personnel; Lebanon; Hostages; Ceremonies; Forensics; William Higgins

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LBC/IRN, "US hostage Higgins confirmed dead". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0008900462014 (Accessed 14 May 2025)